The 12th annual SWFL Peace Day Celebrations, part of the International Day of Peace, will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., September 22, at Alliance for the Arts, in Fort Myers. First known as Peace Day in the Park and celebrated in Cape Coral, the theme for this year’s annual family- and pet-friendly gathering is Unity in CommUnity…Bridging the Gaps!

Highlights include live music, raffles, original art, yoga and meditation, vendors, nonprofits, peace talks , live community art projects and a mobile mural for attendees to add their fingerprints of peace.

Food includes vegan, vegetarian and omnivore options. The event will reduce use of plastic while increasing presence of reusable bags sponsored by Soul-Terra, along with reusable cups. Canned or packaged food can be donated to local food banks and pet shelters, and the Big Red Bus will accept blood donations.

Sponsors include Iona Cannabis Clinic, Soul-Terra, Grand Illusion, Yoga Bird, Zak’s Jewelry, Art & Soul Tattoo, Natural Awakenings magazine, The Mystical Moon, Feng Shui by Nan, Crew Solar, Southern Creative, What’s up SWFL and Bath Fitter.

Location: 10091 McGregor Blvd. For more information, call 239-208-9872 or SWFL4Peace<at>gmail.com.